Goa, July 22 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has categorically denied allegations made by several opposition parties regarding manipulation of the voter list in Bihar. Responding to the Supreme Court in connection with the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, the Commission asserted that it is acting in accordance with its constitutional duty to ensure accuracy in electoral rolls by eliminating fake or duplicate entries.

With Bihar's assembly elections on the horizon - due before the end of the year - concerns over alleged irregularities in the voter list have stirred political controversy. However, the Election Commission, in its affidavit, maintained that the SIR exercise is being carried out transparently and la...